Associate Attorney

Description:

Description:
We are a growing divorce-only law firm looking for a motivated Associate Attorney with 1–3 years of experience who wants real responsibility, real courtroom experience, and real growth.

If you are a self-starter, enjoy figuring things out, care deeply about people going through one of the hardest times of their lives, and are excited to stand up in court and fight when necessary, keep reading.

If you need constant direction, dislike accountability, or bring ego, attitude, or entitlement into the workplace—this is not the role for you.

We value:

• Humility over ego
• Accountability over excuses
• Curiosity over complacency
• Team players who contribute to a healthy, respectful work environment

What we offer:

• Mentorship from experienced senior attorneys
• Meaningful courtroom experience
• Professional growth and long-term opportunity
• Competitive compensation

Excellent Benefits:
A firm culture that values integrity, effort, and kindness

How to Apply (Read Carefully)
To be considered, you must submit:

• Your resume
• A cover letter explaining why you believe you are a strong fit for our specific firm
• Written responses to the three questions below

Applications that do not follow these instructions will not be considered.

Required Application Questions

• Tell us about a time you were given responsibility without much direction. What did you do, how did you figure things out, and what was the outcome?
• Divorce law involves emotionally charged clients and high-conflict situations. How do you balance being a strong advocate while still remaining professional, empathetic, and respectful?
• Why do you want to practice divorce law, and why do you want to do it at a firm like ours? (Be specific. Generic answers will stand out.)

We are intentionally selective. This role is for attorneys who take ownership of their work, care about people, and want to grow. If that excites you, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:
What You'll Do:

• Handle divorce and family law matters from start to finish
• Oversee the drafting of pleadings, motions, and discovery by your paralegal
• Appear in court and advocate for clients
• Communicate directly with clients and opposing counsel
• Learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility as your skills develop
• Collaborate with clients and senior associates and other staff to move cases toward resolution efficiently
• Perform legal research, prepare for and attend hearings or other legal proceedings, and give general counsel under the supervision of senior associate attorneys
• Keep files organized to make sure the most recent updates are accessible to other attorneys, paralegals, and staff
• Analyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients
• Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings

Qualifications:
Who We're Looking for:

• You might be a great fit if you:
• Take initiative and don't wait to be told what to do
• Are comfortable independently researching, learning, and problem-solving
• Care deeply about clients and treat everyone with respect (clients, staff, opposing counsel, judges)
• Are excited about litigation and being in court when needed
• Want mentorship but don't rely on hand-holding
• Believe excellent lawyers can also be excellent human beings
• Prepared to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base
• Exceptional communication skills and problem-solving skills needed in order to work with all levels of staff and our clients
• Completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school
• Candidates must have passed the bar exam

Compensation:

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